Why the world should worry about Israel’s nuclear doctrine
The threshold that the Israeli authorities have set for the use of a nuclear weapon is dangerously low. For decades, the world has treated Israel’s nuclear arsenal as an awkward…
China Development Forum 2026 kicks off in Beijing
Zou Jiayi, president of the Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank (AIIB), speaks at a symposium on macro policies and high-quality development during the China Development Forum 2026 in Beijing, capital of…
Pakistan: Rupee remains stable despite regional war pressures
Despite 19 days of war in the Middle East, Pakistan’s exchange rate remained stable, encouraging stakeholders, including the State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) and the government. The exchange rate has…
Unease in Japan after Trump cites Pearl Harbor to defend Iran war
US president’s reference to Japan’s 1941 attack on the naval base in Hawaii has shaken the Japanese public, as PM Takaichi’s silence gets a mixed reaction. There has been embarrassment,…
LUMS secures Gates Foundation grant to launch Pakistan’s first National AI Hub
The initiative will focus on maternal, newborn, and child health while acting as a long-term platform for other challenges Lahore University of Management Sciences (LUMS) was awarded a major multi-year…
New Imam al-Bukhari complex opens to host up to 65,000 visitors daily
The site includes a mosque, museum and structured visitor services designed to manage high daily attendance. Accommodation and transport infrastructure have also been developed to support access. A newly built…